Tatties & Neeps

The Irish classic!

Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 pounds rutabaga or turnips, peeled and cubed
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Method:
1. Place potatoes and rutabaga or turnips in a large pot; cover with water.

2. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Add butter and mustard powder; mash until well incorporated.

3. Stir in the scallions, and then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes

Cook this in your slow cooker all day and you’re guaranteed success! Serve this with soda bread for a warm and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:
1 2-4-pound corned beef brisket* (flat or point cut)
1 white onion, sliced
2 pounds red, gold or other baby potatoes (a mixture of any works; peel them if you’d like and halve or quarter if particularly large)
3 carrots, sliced thickly
2 garlic cloves, peeled
½ head green cabbage cut into thin wedges
1½ cups water (or use this week’s lager instead, or a bottle of Guinness!)

Method:
1. Add the sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker, then place the corned beef over top. (Sprinkle over the seasoning packet, if necessary; see note.) Add your baby potatoes on top of the roast, then layer the carrots and garlic.

2. Pour over the water, or lager and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours total, adding the cabbage during the last 2 hours.

3. Remove the meat onto a cutting board and slice into strips. Serve the meat with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Drizzle melted butter over the potatoes if desired. Serve with horseradish mustard or stone ground mustard.

*The corned beef from Carlton Farms this week comes brined, seasoned and ready to go for this recipe; if you are using a corned beef purchased from the store, you’ll want to add in the spices from the enclosed seasoning packet that often comes with the brisket.

Bratwurst with Braised Sauerkraut & Potatoes

This inviting main dish is incredibly flavorful, simmered with luscious sauerkraut and boiled potatoes.

Ingredients:
Skagit River Ranch bratwurst links
12 small potatoes, such as this week’s fingerling varities
3 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Method:
1. Soften the onions and butter in a heavy oven-proof pan, browning the onions lightly. Add the sauerkraut, wine, stock, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, turn down, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Then add the potatoes to the sauerkraut mixture and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are barely tender.

2. Meanwhile, in another skillet, simmer the bratwurst in 1-2-inches of water to cover for 20 minutes. Then drain off the water from the skillet and continue cooking just long enough to brown the bratwurst lightly.

3. Place the bratwurst in with the sauerkraut and potatoes and put in the oven at 375° for 15-20 minutes covered.

4. To serve, pile the sauerkraut and potatoes on a heated platter and arrange the bratwurst over the top. Serve with mustard and red cabbage slaw on the side.

Caraway Seed Roasted Potatoes

These fragrant potatoes would be excellent served alongside this week’s brats and sauerkraut.

Ingredients:
2 pounds fingerling potatoes, washed and halved if on the larger size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper over the potatoes, and toss again to distribute the seasonings evenly. Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a large rimmed baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.

2. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Stir or shake the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.

3. Once the potatoes are cooked through and crispy, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle the roasted potatoes with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness, plus a splash of rye stout vinegar.

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